Criminal Justice
Policy
Will the bail reforms survive the session?
The top criminal justice bills on Albany’s 2020 agenda.
New York City
Policy
Ramos, Constantinides lead protest against new Amazon distribution centers
Lawmakers and labor advocates cite poor working conditions in protest against future Amazon distribution centers.
Infrastructure
Policy
Democrats failed to pass prevailing wage last session. Will it happen this year?
The legislation is exposing fissures within the ascendant Democratic Party.
Infrastructure
Policy
Which infrastructure upgrades will get a green light this year?
Three ways that lawmakers, business interests, local governments and unions want to work with the governor to jump-start infrastructure projects across the state.
New York State
Policy
Cuomo vetoes bill aimed to help people of color keep custody of their kids
Advocates will renew the fight to increase the burden of proof needed to substantiate child neglect cases in 2020.
Technology
Policy
Ring security scare hits home in New York
A Staten Island home experienced a troubling issue with Amazon’s Ring security cameras.
Labor
Policy
New York wants to write its own rules for the gig economy
The business community is pushing back on AB5-like legislation in New York. This is what they’re proposing instead.
Labor
Policy
On the 2020 labor agenda: Construction safety, decriminalizing sex work
Will lawmakers boost workers’ rights next session?
Labor
Policy
Is there any hope for gig workers this session?
After falling by the wayside, Albany will revive the question of whether your Uber driver should have labor protections.
Ethics
Policy
Is it time to replace JCOPE?
A constitutional amendment could reduce Cuomo’s influence on ethics enforcement.
Energy & Environment
Policy
New York’s war on plastic
Democratic lawmakers are pushing a wave of bills next session as the climate crisis worsens.
Energy & Environment
Policy
How Democrats will tackle the power puzzle
Climate change isn’t the only energy issue next session.
New York City
Policy
What to know about Amazon’s new office in Manhattan
Amazon plans to expand in New York. Here’s how to cut through all the hot takes.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo wants Facebook to remove “deceptive” HIV drug ads
The governor condemns ads discouraging Facebook users from taking Truvada.
New York City
Policy
Will New York students finally get the funding they were promised?
Lawmakers finally have a chance to beat Cuomo in a decadelong school aid fight.
Education
Policy
The fates of specialized high schools, charter schools and rural schools
How Democrats will decide kids’ futures in 2020.
Energy & Environment
Policy
The latest in New York bird law. Yes, that’s a thing.
Lawmakers have stepped up to protect our fine feathered friends.
Technology
Policy
Big Tech is thriving in Manhattan – but what about the other boroughs?
Tech giants like Amazon are expanding office space in Manhattan, leaving the other boroughs behind.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy